The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Once I got to 14 I had Saturday jobs and also worked in the hols too. I was too knackered to be hanging around on street corners. Anyroad up.....in those days we had 2-3 hours homework a night!! Plus loads of weekend homework too. My children seemed to get about 20 minutes homework, which they dashed off on the bus on the way home and still managed to get A's so I think that says quite a lot about how things have changed. Also the changing attitudes about allowing children to play out and amuse themselves are partly to blame. Children are ferried every where and amusement is laid on for them at every turn as we imagine that there is a predator at every turn. They no longer have the ability to make their own entertainment and spend too much time in front of the telly/playstation etc, getting a totally unrealistic and warped sense of the world and where they fit in. Suddenly their hormones start surging and they want to be with their friends and start trying to assert themselves. Because they haven't acquired many of the survival skills that we did, they can be sucked in to a type of behaviour that can lead them into trouble. And no one wants to be a youth leader etc anymore for fear of being accused of being a paedophile or dread of the Elfnsafety mafia. Makes one despair dunnit. :clap: :clap: Couldn't have put it better myself Dear - nothing like an early morning rant, is there? I was involved in so many sports and music clubs, worked after school, Saturdays and during the hols, had loads of hobbies.... where DO they find all this time to hang around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I dont see how ti can specifically target people under 25, some people have good hearing, where as from 14 onwards I distroyed mine by going to lots of loud rock gigs Personally I think that instead of giving out asbos they should just stick nuscience youths in the Army, they may learn some discipline and respect then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I dont see how ti can specifically target people under 25, some people have good hearing, where as from 14 onwards I distroyed mine by going to lots of loud rock gigs Personally I think that instead of giving out asbos they should just stick nuscience youths in the Army, they may learn some discipline and respect then. I reckon that they should be set to work on the land - be useful, productive and learn some respect for nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I've got 2 teenagers and they've never wanted to hang around in groups on street corners - they can't see the appeal..............and I would never let them They both lead full and fun lives and have a good circle of friends with like minded parents. I do think a large part of it is parents not wanting to take repsonsibilty for their children, they can't be bothered - it's easier for them to not bother to know what their children are up to than to take an active parenting roll. Next week is half term for us and Ollie is already arranging a get together at our house for all his friends. I have to say, once I got over the shock of the first teenager invasion (our house was still intact at the end of the day and they even said thank you for letting come round for the day) I have always willing allowed them all to come round. I'd rather they were here and there's loads for them to do In fact last summer I can't remember a day when there wasn't a few extras at our house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Can I send Rosie over then Pam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Oh yes send her over - i could do with a small person as the chicken run needs a clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I used to get her to crawl in mine, but she's nearly as big as me now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I read in the paper today that people were labelling this as 'a violation of human rights'. I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 In fact last summer I can't remember a day when there wasn't a few extras at our house I used to enjoy having them around! And talk about eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I read in the paper today that people were labelling this as 'a violation of human rights'. I agree! i think you must be mistaken Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 In fact last summer I can't remember a day when there wasn't a few extras at our house I used to enjoy having them around! And talk about eat! don't they Mind you I find a huge bowl of homemade spicy potato wedges with dip and a plate of homemade cakes usually helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I reckon that they should be set to work on the land - be useful, productive and learn some respect for nature. Are we back to discussing Monty Don again????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I reckon that they should be set to work on the land - be useful, productive and learn some respect for nature. Are we back to discussing Monty Don again????? He certainly sets them a good example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
